Triangles in Real Life
Why is finding the area of triangles useful? Look around you, triangles are everywhere!
Your task.
Look around your house, neighborhood, magazines, internet, etc. and make a collage of different types of triangles you can find in everyday life. You need at least 5 pictures. At least 3 of the triangles you found must be measurable (or can find the dimensions) and as we continue the unit, you will use the dimensions to find the areas!
Learning Objectives:
I can recognize triangles outside of mathematics.
I can apply my knowledge of triangles to everyday life.
Narrative:
This activity allows students to understand the importance and significance of this unit because they can relate the information about triangles to what they already know. Starting the unit by relating the subject to real-life contexts will allow students to open their minds to the bigger picture of mathematics, rather than in just a textbook, and will be able to better understand the meanings and definitions of triangles. Having students look for triangles in their own life will not only allow them to think mathematically about objects they normally wouldn't have, but they will end up creating their own personal understanding. Students who are not usually a "fan" of math will enjoy doing a more hands on and creative activity.
I can recognize triangles outside of mathematics.
I can apply my knowledge of triangles to everyday life.
Narrative:
This activity allows students to understand the importance and significance of this unit because they can relate the information about triangles to what they already know. Starting the unit by relating the subject to real-life contexts will allow students to open their minds to the bigger picture of mathematics, rather than in just a textbook, and will be able to better understand the meanings and definitions of triangles. Having students look for triangles in their own life will not only allow them to think mathematically about objects they normally wouldn't have, but they will end up creating their own personal understanding. Students who are not usually a "fan" of math will enjoy doing a more hands on and creative activity.